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John Book
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Ironman Louisville 2011
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Not entered yet, just going to enjoy some down time. Looking at other options for 2011 but with IMKY just 1:45 drive from the house, family and friends can get there if they want, it's hard to justify going elsewhere but it would be nice to have a b…
A group site providing support, encouragement, resources and connections to help iamtri-ers competing in IMKY 2011 to finish with their best possible time and a powerful experience.
I heard Sunday morning that there were 1300 1st timers racing? If that's true that played a big part in the 16% DNF as well.
#2641 12:20.59 PR by 2 min. over last year. Not what I wanted but as the day progressed I'm thrilled.
No not for me. How many people outside of our families and close friends really understand it takes to get ready for one of these? For me it's a personal thing that I like to keep to myself and those close to me.
First timers read "Going Long" by Joe Freal. He mentions time after time in the book "don't hammer the bike" I think that's what got alot of people in trouble Sunday. That first 6 miles on River Rd. I thought I was in an Olympic race rather than an…
How lucky we all are to be physically able to do stuff like this. I'm doing it with family and friends who can't in my mind.
My family drove themselves out to LaGrange last year and watched both loops and made it back downtown in time to see me head out for the run. They stayed downtown for the run and grabbed a bite to eat between loops.
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- About Me:
- Preparing for my 2nd Ironman (Louisville 2010)
- Tri Experience:
- In training
- Tri Distance:
- 2x Olympic (or approx 70.3 mi/113.1km), Long course (or approx 140.6 mi/225.3km)
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- My key race for 2010:
- Louisville
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- At 9:04am on September 1, 2010,
Gregory Jones said… - John. how did you know that 16% DNF Louisville. I was a first timer :). Finished in 13:28. That bike course was tough. Congrats to you on your PR!
- At 4:58pm on August 25, 2010,
Robyn Blodgett said… - Hey john! it's in the 80's and theres a small storm coming but its not humid just hot.
- At 1:33pm on June 8, 2010,
Bob said… - John,
I heard from Tom Kreige, Mark Graham and Jason West wanting to do the 8am on Saturday. I believe you have them on your list but just wanted to check to be sure. I'll let you know if I hear directly from others wanting to go early. Thanks for helping with this earlier start ride.
Bob
- At 7:12pm on January 6, 2010,
Jeff said… - Hi John,
Send me your address at jeff.rabith@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy of the televised IMKY on DVD.
Cheers,
Jeff
- At 9:24pm on November 29, 2009,
Jennifer Marinn said… - hey john...im from cinci and iv been looking around from training partners and just help in general and came across that cincy express which looks like you take part in. I dont have a lot of time to meet up with people for runs and rides BUTTT one thing i need to work on is open water swims! I have NO idea where to swim @ in cinci besides the pool iv been @. What and where do you go???
Jen
- At 7:08pm on October 7, 2009,
Leticia Lechon said… - Good Luck in Louisville. Its an absolutely beautiful bike course! How lucky are you...to be right across the way to ride the course.
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